Random Questions
What is the head waiter at a French restaurant called?
Maître d’. Maître means “master” in French.
What type of tree inspired Isaac Newton to discover the laws of gravity?
An apple tree. When Newton saw an apple fall from the tree, he began to ponder the force of nature pulling the apple to the ground.
McDonald’s signature burger
What is the Big Mac? It was introduced in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1967 and went nationwide in 1968.
Tarzan’s female companion
Who is Jane? Gorillas raised Tarzan and spoke the language of animals, but he marries Jane. Theirs is a story of love transcending different backgrounds.
The Windy City is the nickname for this U.S. city.
What is Chicago? It’s the third-largest city in the United States, with a population of 2.7 million people. It has 600 parks, so there’s plenty of open space.
The prongs on a fork.
What are tines?
In what habitat do arboreal animals live?
Trees. Examples of arboreal animals include koalas, lemurs, flying squirrels, and sloths.
What type of fruit tree is the Bodhi tree, under which it is said that Buddha attained “enlightenment”?
A sacred fig tree. Also known as a pipal tree, it is one of the longest living trees on Earth.
The musical era ushered in on the heels of the Great Depression.
What is big band? Big band music was characterized by jazz orchestras and often a solo vocalist.
Actor who plays the wheelchair-bound character in the 1954 film Rear Window.
Who is Jimmy Stewart? When the story opens, we find his character, L. B. “Jeff” Jeffries, in a wheelchair after being shot while attending an auto race. Jeffries believes he might have witnessed a murder.
The city is known for this type of pizza.
What is deep dish? Other famous foods in town include Garrett popcorn, the rainbow cone, and Italian beef sandwiches.
The dot over an “i” or a “j”.
What is a tittle?
Who wrote the classic novels The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Misérables?
Victor Hugo. Hugo was a French Romantic writer. The Hunchback of Notre Dame was published in 1831. Les Misérables was published in 1862.
There are six layers of mature forest. What layer describes where most of the treetops, or crowns, are located?
The canopy. The layers from the bottom up are forest floor, herb, shrub, understory, canopy, and emergent.
“The Big Board”
What is the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE? Stocks with the world’s largest market capitalization are listed on this stock exchange.
Lucy and Ricky’s landlord in I Love Lucy.
Who is Fred (Mertz)? Fred (William Frawley) and Ethyl (Vivian Vance) were not friendly in real life. The actors hated each other.
This section of Michigan Avenue is known for its opulence.
What is the Magnificent Mile? This is where you will find designer shops, high-end retailers, luxury dining, and boutique hotels.
The tiny plastic table placed in the middle of a pizza box.
What is a tent?
In what country did the game of cricket originate?
England. It was first played in South England in the 16th century. Today, it is popular in South Africa, the West Indies, England, Australia, New Guinea, and New Zealand.
What term is used for trees that shed their leaves at maturity?
Deciduous trees. In temperate climates, leaves are shed in the autumn months. In tropical climates, leaves fall in the dry season, typically in November.
“Big Sky Country”
What is Montana? The state is known for its big, open expanses and uninterrupted horizons.
Family that owns the Bonanza ranch
What is Cartwright? Bonanza originally ran from 1959 to 1973 and was a fixture during that era. It was an hour-long drama that invaded the sitcom space, and it caught on.
The city’s tallest building, Willis Tower, used to be called by this name.
What is Sears Tower? It takes up a two-block area. For 25 years, it was the tallest building in the world.
The fleshy thing around the neck of a turkey.
What is a snood?
What instrument did jazz musician Miles Davis play?
Trumpet. Davis won nine Grammy Awards during his career. He was involved in the development of jazz.
What do coniferous trees produce?
Cones. No matter the species, each conifer produces two kinds of cones. Pollen cones are male and smaller than female cones. The larger-sized seed cones are female and can help identify the species of evergreen.
Tennessee Williams play featuring Big Daddy
What is a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof? Big Daddy is a dying Mississippi plantation owner and Brick’s father.
Gilligan’s first name
What is Willie? There was no resolution for the stranded passengers on Gilligan’s Island because the fourth season was canceled at the last minute to accommodate Gunsmoke.
This comedy venue has produced more than 30 Saturday Night Live (SNL) performers.
What is Second City? Big names who came to SNL from Second City include Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Chris Farley, Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Mike Myers, and Gilda Radner.
The groove located just below the nose and above the middle of the lips.
What is the philtrum?
What bird is the symbol of happiness?
The bluebird. Some sources attribute this phrase to the 1934 song “Bluebird of Happiness” by Jan Peerce. It is also referenced in the song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
What is the term for a place where trees are grown and displayed for educational purposes?
An arboretum. It is a botanical garden focusing on trees and woody plants.
A big marine animal; also a euphemism for high rollers
What is a whale? Casinos call their frequent, high-roller customers whales, and they are privy to perks that most only can dream of receiving.
Jimmy Stewart’s character’s profession in Vertigo
What is a detective? When the story begins, he has retired early as a police detective. He becomes obsessed with two women and tries to transform the second woman into the first one.
The older of the city’s two Major League Baseball (MLB) teams plays at this stadium.
What is Wrigley Field? Home to the Chicago Cubs, the stadium was built in 1914, and it’s the second-oldest MLB stadium, after Boston’s Fenway Park.
The day after tomorrow.
What is overmorrow?